Senior RF Test Engineer

Tarana Wireless, Inc.•Milpitas, CA

6d•$120,000 - $155,000

About The Position

At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible. Tarana is a fast revenue growth company built by outstanding talented people and with innovative technology. Our RF Team is seeking a talented, experienced, and highly motivated individual to support the development of RF Transceiver boards and Antennas for Tarana’s next-generation wireless access products operating in the 3–7 GHz frequency bands. In this role, you will be responsible for prototype validation, RF performance testing, troubleshooting units, and production support for RF assemblies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
2-5 years related RF test experience
Experience testing antennas and RF subsystems in 3 to 7 GHz frequency bands
Must have a good understanding of RF test parameters and test methods
Must have experience working with RF design engineers to test their designs
"Hands-on" experience in the lab, testing boards and developing test routines
Experience with RF test equipment: Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Power Meters
Must have excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Must have good software skills to control test equipment as well as devices under test
Understanding of passive components, amplifiers and filters
Ability to read and draw schematics, familiarity with EDA tools
Ability to understand Python and Linux
Must be a positive team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

Test and optimize antenna s-parameters and pattern data to meet system requirements.
Test RF transceiver subsystems to characterize all parameters over temperature.
Troubleshoot RF subsystems to find and resolve the root cause of failed parameters.
Analyze test data and write test reports.